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Most major airlines have trimmed their flight schedules as the number of passengers have dropped significantly amid concerns surrounding the spread of the coronavirus.
Missouri Western University named Malia Cunningham, Ian Fletcher and Mashel Keplinger of Holt, and Sydney Bolles, Mae Chaney, Madison Peisert, Jeremiah Smith and Lizzy Williams of Kearney on it's President's Honor Roll for achieving a 4.0 GPA. Additionally, it named Ashley Hacker and Conner …
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the state announced it will extend 90 days of MO HealthNet coverage to Missourians ages 19 to 64 who test positive for COVID-19 and meet income and resource eligibility guidelines.
The White House is urging commercial labs to prioritize testing of hospital patients as they work to clear a backlog of tests for COVID-19. coronavirus.
Beginning Tuesday, March 24, residents of Jackson County, Mo.; Johnson County, Kan.; Kansas City, Mo.; and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kan; will be directed to stay at home except for essential needs, according to an announcement from the CORE 4 partners Saturday, March 21.
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KEARNEY — Like many other community events, in an effort to help prevent the spread of possible novel coronavirus infections, Kearney Business Group canceled the Home, Health and Business Expo, scheduled to take place Saturday, March 28, at Kearney High School.
Several internet service providers signed a pledge to suspend termination of service, waive late fees and open up any previously restricted Wi-Fi hotspots as the coronavirus outbreak leaves thousands of Northland residents isolated during social distancing and self-quarantine efforts.
Churches across Clay County are canceling or suspending activities and events from Johnny's Cafe at Liberty Christian Church to all the many Lenten lessons in light of the COVID-19 prevention efforts. Many churches are offering Facebook Live or recorded sermons. Contact your church offices o…
Kyla Andersen, Celine Bodgett-Wright, Samantha Dillon, Bailey Drake, Samuel Fields, Maya Franklin, Kari Harris, Jennifer James, Emma Latz, Grace Moore, Hannah Ousley, Cassandra Pierce, Nicholas Pierce, Bailey Turley, Noah Welborn and Hailey Yetter were listed on the Northwest Missouri State …
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
Missouri has a second case of the novel coronavirus, officials said Thursday, March 12.
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Most major airlines have trimmed their flight schedules as the number of passengers have dropped significantly amid concerns surrounding the spread of the coronavirus.
KEARNEY — Like many other community events, in an effort to help prevent the spread of possible novel coronavirus infections, Kearney Business Group canceled the Home, Health and Business Expo, scheduled to take place Saturday, March 28, at Kearney High School.
LIBERTY — Stacey Yahne has been with Crowley Furniture for 24 years. She took a small hiatus when she had her two children, but for her career, Crowley has been home.
Kellie Houx
Southwest Editor
CLAY COUNTY — The Clay County Economic Development Council will host the 2020 State of the Cities Lunch Friday, Feb. 28, at Harrah's North Kansas City Hotel and Casino, 1 Riverboat Drive, North Kansas City. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SMITHVILLE — Northlanders have a new place to order their Taco Supreme and Nachos BellGrande with the opening of Taco Bell, 15700 U.S. Highway 169, in the Smithville Marketplace shopping district.
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
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Due in large part to endearing characters portrayed by even more endearing actors, “Hooking Up” is better than just the fun sex farce it looks like on the surface. Brittany Snow (“Hairspray," “Pitch Perfect”) and Sam Richardson (“Veep," “Good Boys”) deftly and hilariously deliver the fast-pa…
SMITHVILLE — A week long virtual challenge aims to draw Smithvillians outdoors through the first week of April while remaining socially distant.
LIBERTY — Due to increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases, Liberty Parks and Recreation closes its basketball, pickleball, volleyball and tennis courts, Bennett Park skatepark and all of Stocksdale Park by the end of day today, Tuesday, March 30, until further notice.
SMITHVILLE — All playgrounds in Smithville are temporarily closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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The Missouri Basketball Association released their 2020 boys and girls academic all-state teams and four area basketball players made the list.
The NCAA Division I Council voted Monday, March 30, to give an extra year of eligibility to all student-athletes in spring sports that were canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Missouri Wrestling Association announced its 2020 wrestling awards and the Kearney Bulldogs picked up multiple district awards.
Players started to replace photos with videos of themselves completing soccer drills that resemble the ones Person told his players to find on YouTube and use as templates for their individual workouts. Some players used the time-lapse feature on their phone to post a sped up version of thei…
KEARNEY — The Missouri Basketball Coaches Association announced on Wednesday, March 25, its Class 4 all-state boys and girls basketball teams for the 2019-20 season and two Bulldogs made the list.
LIBERTY — The Missouri Basketball Coaches Association announced on Wednesday, March 25, its Class 5 all-state boys and girls basketball team for the 2019-20 season and two Blue Jays made the list.
SMITHVILLE — Smithville baseball surprised a lot of people when its four-senior squad rattled off 16 wins as the Warriors advanced to the district semifinals in 2019.
LIBERTY — Stephanie Phillips, a Liberty High School graduate and current Pittsburg State University student, has decided to take her passion of cosplaying Disney princesses to reach out to children and families during this time of isolation due to the coronavirus.
Everyone can help stop the spread of COVID-19 disease by washing their hands regularly with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. If soap and water are not available, the Centers for Disease Co…
DEAR DR. ROACH: My question is about medical bracelets and necklaces. I’ve never seen any recommendations as to what conditions would warrant wearing one nor what the inscription should say. When are they either necessary or beneficial? — D.A.M.
You budgeted all winter, building up the cash that would take you on vacation this summer. And now all your plans are in doubt. Now we have the coronavirus rampaging around the globe, with more cases popping up in more countries on a daily basis. Do you dare to still go on your vacation?
Lamb is a popular dish around the world, especially at Easter. The tradition is rooted in the Jewish holiday of Passover, which celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. With all the history associated with serving lamb at Easter, you may wonder why ham is so popular…
Hop to it! Easter is on its way. Put your busy schedule on hold for an evening or Saturday afternoon and make the traditional craft of egg decorating a family affair. How about sharing the fun with friends who will no doubt contribute to and enliven the memory making creativity?
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As the coronavirus continues to take a toll on our country, Missouri, like many other states, is seeing a growing number of daily confirmed cases of the virus. I believe this increase is a result, in part, of more people being tested for the virus. As we continue to learn more about this dev…
School closings, sports event cancellations, food hoarding; we live in a new coronavirus-induced world. And yet, some personal health facts remain unchanged.
I have lived in six different cities in the Kansas City area. COVID-19 knows not boundary. We are all global members of our community. In one sense "we have the whole world in our hands."
This is undeniably a weird and difficult time. No matter where you live, if you are a part of a religious community, check on your leaders after you take a moment to call on the homebound and ailing members of your community. Those leaders have likely spent many hours and days working to cre…
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